We’re excited to see the boundless possibilities of the AEC industry’s collective creativity come to life at AIA24. Show off your imagination ahead of AIA24 by entering the #DesigningTogetherAIA24 Contest!
Post a visual of your idea—a napkin sketch, a Midjourney creation, or another fun, inventive format—on Instagram using our contest hashtag for a chance to win a $2,000 cash prize and an Ultimate Pass (worth up to $1,899) to AIA24, June 5-8 in Washington, D.C.
Let’s harness the power of imagination by showing off our innovative ideas!
Read the official contest rules.
How to Enter
- Create a visual of your idea
- Post it on Instagram using hashtag #DesigningTogetherAIA24 and #contestentry and tag @AIANational (and as a bonus your local chapter) as we’ll be sharing several of our favorite submissions on AIA social channels and they may too! Be sure to explain what’s innovative about your visual idea—either as a headline over your image/sketch or underneath (or ideally both).
- Ask for votes. When you share on Instagram, ask your network what they think—in the form of a comment, like, or share. High engagement will be a key factor in selecting finalists and the winner
Prizing
The week after the contest closes, we will choose (1) first prize winner and two (2) second prize winners. We will announce all three (3) winning finalists no later than May 10, who will be offered an Ultimate Pass to AIA24! The first prize winner will be announced live on stage during AIA24 and will receive the $2,000 cash prize!
Judging team
Judges are looking for creativity, social engagement, and innovation! Meet the judges:
Lee Anderson
Lee Anderson (they/them) is an undergraduate student at Northeastern University in Boston and the incoming secretary/treasurer for the board of The American Institute of Architecture Students. Lee is passionate about improving the culture of architecture education and making change in their community through advocacy.
Suzanne Bilbeisi, AIA
Suzanne Bilbeisi, AIA, (she/her) joined the continuing education services team at AIA in 2023, after having been a professor of architecture for thirty years at Oklahoma State University. Over her career as an educator, Suzanne taught more than 3,000 students, introducing them to many of the exciting facets of the architecture profession and the vast catalog of impressive architectural work across the globe. Suzanne is a licensed architect and brings her considerable knowledge of architecture and architecture education to assist the operations of course reviews and CE provider success for AIA.
Colt Brock, Assoc. AIA
Colt Brock, Assoc. AIA, (he/him) is the 67th President of The American Institute of Architecture Students and the 2024 student director on the board of The American Institute of Architects. Colt is based out of Washington, D.C., and is passionate about supporting students and community building.
Jenine Kotob, AIA, NOMA
Jenine Kotob, AIA, NOMA, (she/her) is a senior strategist, thought leader, and licensed architect with over 13 years of experience in private practice, public service, professional associations, grassroots mobilization, and research dedicated to the built environment and social good. She currently works at AIA to advance equity in the architecture profession.
Luz Toro, Int’l. Assoc. AIA, CPNAA
Luz Toro, Int’l. Assoc. AIA, (she/her) is a licensed architect in Colombia with a decade of experience in design and project management, specializing in sustainable architecture. Toro is currently the manager of resilience and adaptation at The American Institute of Architects where she develops architect tools and resources for integrating resilience and climate adaptation, drawing from her expertise in bioclimatic architecture and habitat studies from the National University of Colombia and the Piloto University of Colombia.
Looking for inspiration? Here are a few examples using AI, but all ideas and mediums are welcome—the sky is the limit…
Idea: Futuristic school campus with features such as interactive digital classrooms, immersive virtual learning environments, and sustainable energy solutions like solar panel-clad rooftops. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: With climate change spiraling out of control, humans struggle to survive while creating dense new structures in imaginative places—on sea, mountaintops, and into the sky. (created by Moh’d Bilbeisi, all rights reserved, ink and watercolor hand drawings)
Idea: Design libraries that spark children’s imagination through art and design that mixes interesting lighting design with vibrant reading nooks, interactive digital displays, and diverse multimedia collections. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: Tech-driven library of the future features such as AI-powered book recommendation systems, immersive virtual reality reading lounges, and interactive digital archives, featuring futuristic elements like robotic book retrieval systems. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: Transit-oriented community centered around efficient public transportation networks. Frame the image to highlight mixed-use developments clustered around transit hubs with pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, bike lanes, and green spaces connecting residential, commercial, and recreational amenities. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: Futuristic design of a hospital with architectural features such as bio-inspired structures and vertical gardens integrated into healing spaces. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: Treatment or hospital rooms with features such as skylights so patients can see the sky and feel comforted by nature. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: An eco-friendly housing development with architectural details of energy-efficient homes, such as green roofs, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: This idea blends landscape design in an urban setting, including an urban rooftop farm with raised beds, vertical growing systems, and aquaponic setups. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: A floating eco-resort. highlighting sustainable materials, off-grid energy systems, and low-impact construction techniques. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: Innovative, luxurious, tranquil atmosphere of a healthcare center designed for nature healing with architectural features such as expansive windows overlooking lush gardens, creating a serene environment. (created in Midjourney)
Idea: Ecological cabin infill development with a traditional longhouse program of mixed-use external spaces and a natural material palette. (created by Adam Lanman, AIA, NCARB, all rights reserved)
